Governor urges consolidation of one room schools in Kansas
Des Moines reports Gov. W. L. Harding addressing the State Teachers association in Topeka urging rapid consolidation of rural schools while stressing the need to standardize the remaining one room schools. He argues for practical courses and a broad culture tied to real skills to keep students from leaving school.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
State Teachers’ Association of Kansas
Topeka
Public schooling shapes honest labor and practical life
A speaker urged that public schools must educate all students to perform ordinary life tasks well and to find dignity in honest labor. He emphasized culture, practicality, and the goal of preparing youth for future responsibilities through disciplined, useful education.
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